Wound Care Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Consults with the medical and nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for pressure ulcers, ostomies, complex draining wounds, fistulas, skin problems and specialty beds related to fecal and urinary incontinence. Serves as a consultant to outpatients, Home Health and Long-Term Facilities.

Provides orientation and on-going education to nursing staff. Provides patient care in accordance with prescribed, delegated medical regimen and hospital policies, and within the scope of the NC Nurse Practice Act. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE: Minimum Required: Graduate of an approved BSN program, with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

BCLS certification; recertification required every 2 years. Successful completion of a WOCN-accredited Enterstomal Therapy Nursing Education Program (ETNEP), and Board certified in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing. Requires 3 years nursing experience. Preferred: MSN with the above credentials.